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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.26, 114.41 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.26, 114.41 and 45.44 is: 68.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.26 : 114.41 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.26/114.41 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.26x = 114.41 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.26x = 5,198.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198.39/76.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.16

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